Fall for Greenville, Piedmont Interstate Fair and more fall festivals

October in the Upstate is filled with fall festivals featuring food, music, and family-friendly activities.
Many events, such as those in Spartanburg, Iva, and Williamston, offer free admission for the community.
Festivals like the Bank of America Fall for Greenville and the Greenville Country Music Fest will draw large crowds.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of events including oyster roasts, barbecue cook-offs, and harvest festivals.

Fall is officially here, and October is filled with festivals and celebrations.

Many communities gather to enjoy autumn leaves and celebrate with community events.

Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including pumpkin picking, holiday fairs, barbecue cook-offs, oyster roasts, and music performances.

Listed below are some of the most notable festivals and events taking place in the Upstate.

Bank of America Fall for Greenville

Bank of America Fall for Greenville is another exciting event to add to your calendar, taking place from October 10–12.

Features included the following:

Food: Over 300 menu items from 60+ local restaurants.
Music: More than 80 bands performing across seven stages.
Beverages: Over 50 beer and wine options.
Kids’ Zone: A special area with rides and activities for children.

Festival entry is free, though food, drinks, and other purchases cost money.

This large annual festival will transform downtown Greenville into a hub of activity, with food and music to delight visitors.

For 2025, the festival is going ticketless, allowing vendors to accept card payments directly, and offering free parking and shuttles for attendees.

Notable updates to keep in mind.

All vendors will now accept direct credit or debit card payments.
For those who prefer cash, special cash conversion tents will exchange money for a prepaid festival gift card.
There are no extra charges or fees for using credit, debit, or the festival card.

Greenville Country Music Festival

The Greenville Country Music Festival will be held in Simpsonville, at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St, on October 18–19.

Ticket options include:

General admission on Friday is $90.89.
Friday VIP admission starts at $144.60, or Friday SVIP admission at $273.70.
General admission on Saturday is $101.22.
Saturday VIP admission is $154.93, while Saturday SVIP admission is $284.03.

This event will feature performances by renowned country music artists over multiple days, providing a fantastic experience for music lovers.

Notable artists performing at the festival include:

Koe Wetzel: Headlining the festival and bringing his signature blend of country and rock influences.
Zach Top: The 2025 Academy of Country Music (ACM) New Male Artist of the Year.
Travis Tritt: A country music legend with a career spanning over three decades.
Muscadine Bloodline: Known for their Southern sound and harmonies.
Byrdie Wilson: Scheduled to perform on Oct. 25.

Attendees can also enjoy food trucks, merchandise vendors, and a lively atmosphere throughout the event.

Hog and Barrel 2025

Hog and Barrel is an event for barbecue and bourbon enthusiasts, taking place from October 24–26 at Events at Judson Mill, located at 701 Easley Bridge Road in Greenville.

This three-day celebration will highlight the best of southern cuisine and spirits, featuring tastings, workshops, and live entertainment.

New for 2025 is a Makers Market, and the festival features a weekend of bourbon, barbecue, and bacon-themed events.

Tickets ranging from $50 to $295, tickets went on sale on June 2.

All ticket tiers include unlimited food and drink tastings. You can purchase tickets from the official festival website, HogAndBarrelFestival.com.

Piedmont Interstate Fair in Spartanburg

Spartanburg’s fall events include the Piedmont Interstate Fair, which will take place daily through Oct. 12, at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, located at 575 Fairgrounds Road.

General gate admission to the 2025 Piedmont Interstate Fair is $15 for adults and $8 for children on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Attendees can enjoy a classic fair experience with carnival rides, fair food, games, and live entertainment throughout the event.

According to a press release, the Piedmont Interstate Fair will feature numerous contests for school-aged children, allowing them to win prizes for themselves and their schools while encouraging community involvement.

The fair also sponsors the South Carolina Meat 4-H/FFA Goat Project, the Beef Show, the Poultry Show, and the Junior Rabbit Show, providing agricultural and educational opportunities for children.

Additionally, the cattle barns will showcase a wide array of farm animals and fowl, along with competitive exhibits of farm products and food arts, ranging from cakes to pickles.

Attendees can also explore a live beehive, an American Legion educational display, and numerous other informative exhibits.

Spartanburg Fire Department Open House

Spartanburg Fire Department’s open house will be held on Oct. 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fire Station 1, located at 450 Wofford St.

This free, family-friendly event includes fire truck and station tours, a fire safety house, games, and complimentary food.

The theme for this year’s event, “Charge into Fire Safety,” focuses on educating attendees about the safety of lithium-ion batteries.

Spartanburg Community College Fall Festival

Spartanburg Community College’s Fall Festival will take place on Oct. 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Spartanburg (Giles) Campus located at 107 Community College Drive.

Admission is free, and attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, inflatable games, and a trick-or-treat trail while also exploring interactive highlights from SCC’s programs.

The evening will wrap up with a family-friendly outdoor movie.

Spartanburg Wave Festival

Spartanburg Wave Festival will be held on Oct. 18, starting at 11 a.m. at the CC Woodson Community Center in Spartanburg at 210 Bomar Ave.

Attendees can enjoy live music from local artists, indulge in a variety of delicious offerings from food trucks, and shop from local vendors.

Reinvintage Warehouse: Pumpkin Pop-in

The Reinvintage Warehouse pumpkin pop-in event will take place on Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1802 Drayton Road, Spartanburg.

Attendees can look forward to picking out and crafting unique decorative pumpkins.

Denver Downs Farm Fall Festival

The Denver Downs Farm, located at 1515 Denver Road, will hold its annual Fall Festival through Nov. 9.

Tickets cost $26.95 online or $29.95 at the gate, though these prices do not include any additional activities or food purchases.

The festival features a vast array of activities, including a large corn maze, a pumpkin patch, live music, and farm animals, plus new attractions like an excavator dig.

Homeland Park Fall Festival

Homeland Park’s Fall Festival is an annual, free-admission community event for all ages.

The festival is scheduled for Oct. 25.

It offers a wide range of attractions, including local crafts, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

An opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Homeland Park.

Featured attractions include:

Kids Zone: An area dedicated to family-friendly fun.
Live music: Performances from local bands and musicians.
Food trucks: A selection of local food vendors selling their fare.
Craft vendors: Artisans and craftspeople selling their goods.

Town of Iva Fall Festival

The Iva Fall Festival, known as Depot Days, is happening this weekend, October 10-11.

The two-day event includes a classic car show, live music, food trucks, craft and art vendors, and celebrates the town’s railroad and textile heritage.

Here’s a schedule for the festival:

Friday, October 10: The festival starts at 4 p.m., with live music by the Tailgate Homeboys from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 11:Activities begin at 9 a.m., featuring a classic car show, vendors, and food. The Band Silver performs live music from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In addition to Depot Days, the town of Iva will host a Chili Cook-off on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m.

This event will take place in downtown Iva, providing a fun opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy some chili and engage with the community.

Halloween on Main is another exciting event scheduled in Iva. It will take place on Oct. 25, starting at 6 p.m., right in the heart of downtown Iva.

Residents and visitors can look forward to spooky festivities, treats, and Halloween-themed activities for all ages.

Town of Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival

The Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival is scheduled for Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the historic Town Square located at 182 E. Queen St.

Admission to the festival is free. Attendees should plan to bring money for vendor purchases, food, and other items.

The annual Fall Harvest Festival offers a full day of autumn activities for all ages.

Features include:

Art demonstrations: The Art Gallery on Pendleton Square will present art demonstrations.
Artisan vendors: A wide variety of vendors and local businesses will display and sell handmade crafts and products.
Food: Food trucks and local restaurants will serve up delectable food and treats.
Live music: The United Community Bank Main Stage will feature live music and a DJ.
Scarecrow competition: Explore scarecrows created by local businesses, non-profits, and residents.
Kid zone: Foothills Church will host a dedicated kid zone with activities for children.

What’s new for the 2025 season?

For 2025, the Scarecrow Competition has a new feature:

Children’s Judges’ Choice: A new, kid-friendly category has been added for scarecrows made by young creators.
Theme: The 2025 competition theme is “Animated Characters (Family Friendly)”.
Kids’ build day: To support the new category, the town has organized a “Build Day” for children at the Pendleton Library on October 18, 2025.

Williamston Fall Festival

The official town-sponsored fall festival, Boo in the Park, is scheduled for Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. in Mineral Spring Park located at 121 W. Main St. in Williamston.

This family-friendly event is free to attend, and attendees are encouraged to bring candy to share.

Boo in the Park promises a fun-filled evening with activities for all ages, making it a festive way to celebrate the season.

Features include:

Candy giveaway in a “Trunk-or-Treat” style.
A costume contest for all ages.

Honea Path Fall Festival

The Honea Path Fall Festival 2025 will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., in downtown Honea Path.

Admission to the festival is free.

However, for those interested in participating in the car and motorcycle show, there is an entry fee of $20.

It will feature live music, a tap truck, a cruise-in, a hayride, food, craft vendors, and a kid zone with a costume contest.

This year’s two-day festival includes a variety of attractions for the whole family:

Special events: Other features include a 5K walk/run, a bike and car show, and a community blood drive.
Live music: Including a headline performance by country artist Taylor Austin Dye on Saturday night.
Food and shopping: Enjoy local eats from a variety of food trucks and shop at craft and artisan vendor booths.
Contests: Watch the traditional Honey Soppin’ Contest and compete in a Cornhole Tournament.
Kid Zone: A dedicated area with games and activities for children.

Rotary Club of Clemson Oyster Roast

The Rotary Club of Clemson Oyster Roast is another event to add to your fall festival itinerary.

The roast will take place on Friday, October 17, at 5 p.m. This annual tradition takes place at Tiger Park, located at 141 Old Greenville Highway in Clemson.

Attendees can indulge in oysters and barbecue while enjoying live music, all while supporting local nonprofits through the event’s proceeds.

Do you have a fall festival that you would like included in our list? Please email Travis Rose at [email protected].